November 13, 2003
Colorado Bar Association - Technology Law and Policy Section
Meeting Minutes November 13, 2003
Held at CBA Offices
Attendees: 16
Introductions
Lunch
Discussion of Possible Co-Sponsorships
The Technology Law and Policy Section has been contacted by other technology groups in the Denver metro area to discuss possible co-sponsorship of events. Sue Weiske, Roberta Lopez, Russell Biles and Susan Larsen have volunteered to investigate co-sponsorship opportunities on behalf of the section. If you know of any groups that might be beneficial to partner with, please notify one of the above members.
Thus far, suggestions have been to cosponsor an event with the University of Colorado’s Silicon Flatirons Program and with the CLE class being held in June 2004 on Intellectual Property.
Survey Results
# of Resp. %age of Resp.
How Often Like Section to Meet?
13 37% Monthly
9 26% Bimonthly
13 37% Quarterly
Held a vote to break the tie, 5 people responded Monthly, 6 Bimonthly, 0 Quarterly, 2 Monthly until Officers elected. Meetings will be held Bimonthly.
Where Hold the Meeting?
20 57% CBA Offices
6 17% Move it around Metro area
1 3% Move it around State
1 3% Hotel
2 6% Restaurant
5 14% Other
Hold Meetings on 2nd Thursday of the month at noon at CBA Offices
25 71% Yes
10 29% No
Would you be interested in receiving a Section Newsletter?
35 100% Yes
Would you be interested in being a contributing author to a Section Newsletter?
14 40% Yes
21 60% No
What type of events should the Section be focusing on? Check all that apply.
29 83% CLE- accredited Topical Luncheons
23 66% CLE-accredited Section meetings
16 46% Social/Networking Opportunities
15 43% CLE-accredited Annual Conference
0 0% Nothing outside of Section Meetings
What format/topics would you like to see at Section Meetings?
23 66% Legislative information/updates
26 74% Presentations form Section members
25 71% Practice tips
18 51% Practice development ideas/marketing
28 80% Guest Lecturers
21 60% Joint mtgs with other groups
0 0% None of the above
Would you be interested in attending an annual Section Conference?
26 74% Yes
9 26% No
Would you be interested in serving on a Section subcommittee?
8 23% Executive Council
0 0% Nominating
4 11% Publications
1 3% Finance
8 23% Education
4 11% Planning
9 26% Legislative Policy
17 49% Not Interested
Assigning Committees
Many people contacted the Section about being on a subcommittee. Those of you who want to be on a subcommittee, but didn’t name a specific one are not yet listed below. If you do not see your name listed below, but would like to be on a subcommittee, please contact us at TLPS2003@aol.com.
Executive Council
Tracy Gray
Bob Allman
Bob Edwards
Laurel Burke
Susan Larsen
Marty Barrack
Kevin Price
Dave Maginsky
Randall Jackson
Andrew Unthank
Jane Levine
Bylaws Committee
Bob Allman
Randy Jackson – Will get it started and route to other members
Bob Edwards
Laurel Burke
Susan Larsen
It was suggested, and agreed upon, to have a built-in removal system of officers in the By-Laws.
Publications Committee
Bob Allman
Andrew Unthank
Laurel Burke
The Technology Law and Policy Section has a place in the Colorado Lawyer every month for publishing articles of note. To date, this space has been filled by the Intellectual Property section since the Technology Section didn’t have any authors yet. Volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Finance Committee
Education Committee
Randy Jackson
Laurel Burke
Sheryl Kamicar
Planning
We know there are four of you out there! Please call us or send an email.
Legislative Policy
Eric Sauer
Laurel Burke
Sheryl Kamicar
Robyn Meinhardt
Bob Edwards
Chad Perlov
Marty Barrack
Bob Allman
Randall Jackson
Contributing Authors
Marty Barrack
Adam Scoville
Next Meeting: January 8, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Larsen
Section Co-Chair